Membrane sweeping versus transcervical Foley catheter for induction of labor in women with a previous cesarean delivery: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of membrane sweeping and transcervical Foley catheters for the induction of labor after one previous cesarean delivery.

Methods: An open-label, prospective, randomized controlled trial was performed at Sibu Hospital, Sarawak, Malaysia between 15 February 2018 and 30 August 2018. Pregnant women aged 18 or above at term who had one previous uncomplicated lower segment cesarean section and required induction of labor were randomized to membrane sweeping or transcervical Foley catheter insertion.